Martha Said, "I Can't Believe It Is Possible

question 143

Multiple Choice

Martha said, "I can't believe it is possible. I swear my child grew overnight." How is her doctor most likely to respond?

• A) No, growing overnight is not possible.
• B) Yes, growing overnight is possible but only during the teen years.
• C) Yes, research seems to confirm it is possible to grow overnight.
• D) Yes, but in childhood growing overnight usually affects only girls.

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